Morning people, I envy you. 

Yup, that’s right. I am totally not a morning person. I am a big ol’ faker. 

Well, I was faking it. But now? Now I actually enjoy getting up. Don’t get me wrong. I could definitely sleep in, but I find myself feeling rushed or unsettled if I don’t have my morning routine. I think that’s what it’s all about. Being an early riser means you have time to start your day on your own terms. No rushing. No shoving food in your mouth and running out the door. Being a fake-it-til-you-make-it morning person allowed me time to myself. Time that I will never, ever give up. 

But like I said, I was not always like this. I created a dreamy morning routine that made me want to get out of bed. I have something every morning that is all my own and I genuinely look forward to it daily.

The world is quiet. My own little world is still asleep. I breathe in and breathe out. Meditate. Sometimes I sit with my burning palo santo or sage and revel in the stillness, other times I take a walk outside, get my soul breathing in the crisp morning air. I allow myself to simply exist in this space and time. I allow myself to feel, to get in tune with what I need to make the most of this day. I allow myself this fluidity, but also hold tight to some standards that give me structure in the AM. 

After I mediate, whether sitting or walking, I turn towards my favorite, favorite part of my morning. The oat milk latte. I 100% start my morning with one of these bad boys. Something about that frothy goodness feels like a nice, warm hug. With my latte in hand, I move on to some journaling. Sounds completely basic, but it’s like I’m giving myself a free therapy session every. single. day. My mental health thanks me for the effort I make by keeping me sane. Seriously, I sit down and just write. No matter how silly, or how simple or complex. Whatever is in my heart or head or both, I pour it out onto the pages in front of me. Letting the thoughts leave my head and become tangible on paper frees me. 

Once I feel freed, I shift towards setting myself up for success. What do I need to get done today? What tasks are an absolute must? What will I be planning for dinner and who needs to go where? It all goes into my planner, my planner that has times from 6am – 7pm, and a spot for notes and goals. I plan. I detail. I list. 

And then I take a deep swig of my oat milk latte, close my eyes and smile, 

taking just a few more moments to just be. A deep inhale, a hold at the top of the inhale, and an even bigger exhale leaves me feeling absolutely settled in myself. 

I’m ready for the day. 

Are you an early riser or a night owl? Do you have a morning routine? What are some of your favorite ways to start the day or end your evening? Comment below, I’d love to hear!

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